Does Moscow have taxis?

While Moscow has an efficient public transport system, you may sometimes find it more convenient to travel by taxi and prices are usually affordable. Find fares and top tips here! Unless you speak Russian, we wouldn't recommend flagging down a taxi on the street in Moscow, as drivers are unlikely to speak English.



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You can pay for your taxi trips by cash or by card. If you want to pay for a trip by card, you need to link it in the mobile app of the taxi service. Please note: only Russian rubles are accepted for payment in Russia, including Moscow.

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The best way to get around Moscow is the metro. Faster and more efficient than the trolley buses and trams, this extensive system has stations that contain beautiful ornamentation, sculptures and mosaics. You could rent a car, but it's best to use public transportation to avoid the city's perpetually congested roads.

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Summary of cost of living in Moscow, Russia: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,821.1$ (171,965.5???) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 522.6$ (49,351.2???) without rent. Moscow is 66.8% less expensive than New York (without rent).

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The cost of living in Moscow is 66% less expensive than in New York City. Cities ranked 4019th and 3rd ($1253 vs $3723) in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and ranked 1st and 1st in Russia and the United States, respectively.

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The day ticket for the Moscow metro can be purchased at any of the stops in the city. The price is ? 265 ( US$ 2.90) per day and ? 500 ( US$ 5.40) for three days.

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The first metro system built in Russia, the Moscow metro glorified the technological progress of the Soviet Union and is today one of the world's busiest subway systems. It is most famous for its extravagant and unique interior design, exalted as the 'Palace of the People'.

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Three days is an essential program: A day for the Kremlin (museums!) and the surrounding area (Red Square!). A day for the most picturesque stations of the Moscow Metro and for the walk along Arbat Street.

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